put before
B2 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To give something to a person or group so they can decide about it or think about it carefully.
Literal meaning: To place something physically in front of someone.
Meanings
1 B2 formal
To formally present a proposal, case, or question to a group or authority for consideration.
"The board decided to put the merger proposal before shareholders at the annual meeting."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral
To prioritize one thing over another; to place something in a higher position of importance.
"A good leader puts the welfare of the team before their own personal ambitions."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Used in formal, legal, parliamentary, and business contexts. The object is typically a proposal, motion, case, or question. Common in British English official language.
Commonly used with
committee court parliament board jury council
Forms
Base
put before
I/you/we/they
3rd person
puts before
he/she/it
Past simple
put before
yesterday
Past participle
put before
have + pp
-ing form
putting before
continuous
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